In Memory Of
Mary G. Gagen
1946
2019
Mary G. Gagen
February 4, 1946 — September 25, 2019
Mary G. Gagen, age 73, of Toledo, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She was born in Green Port Long Island, New York on February 4, 1946 to the late Arthur and Helen Gagen.
Mary enjoyed learning and educating others. She received her PhD in Human Resources from Ohio State University, and shortly after she became a professor and taught at the University of Toledo. After her career in teaching Mary worked at the Ohio Civil Rights Commission for many years and retired in 2011. She was involved in her community and volunteered at many organizations such as Women of the Old West End, being a board member of the Harbor House, and was a driver for the Service Match Opportunity, providing rides for patients to their chemo appointments. Mary was a loyal friend of Bill W. for over 29 years and through Bill W. she met many of her lifelong friends. She is known to be an avid, award winning and skilled knitter. Mary and Greg, her significant other, loved to travel, going to Argentina and four European river cruises. Mary was a hardworking, selfless and caring women and will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish Mary's memory is her love of 25 years, Greg Brujek; and brothers, Paul Gagen and Mark Gagen. Preceding Mary in death are her parents.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Mary's name can be made out to The American Cancer Society
Friends will be received Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Newcomer Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623 (419 473 0300). There will be a Sharing of Memories being at 7:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
To share memories and condolences with Mary's family please click on the "Share Memories" tab above.
Mary enjoyed learning and educating others. She received her PhD in Human Resources from Ohio State University, and shortly after she became a professor and taught at the University of Toledo. After her career in teaching Mary worked at the Ohio Civil Rights Commission for many years and retired in 2011. She was involved in her community and volunteered at many organizations such as Women of the Old West End, being a board member of the Harbor House, and was a driver for the Service Match Opportunity, providing rides for patients to their chemo appointments. Mary was a loyal friend of Bill W. for over 29 years and through Bill W. she met many of her lifelong friends. She is known to be an avid, award winning and skilled knitter. Mary and Greg, her significant other, loved to travel, going to Argentina and four European river cruises. Mary was a hardworking, selfless and caring women and will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish Mary's memory is her love of 25 years, Greg Brujek; and brothers, Paul Gagen and Mark Gagen. Preceding Mary in death are her parents.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Mary's name can be made out to The American Cancer Society
Friends will be received Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Newcomer Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623 (419 473 0300). There will be a Sharing of Memories being at 7:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
To share memories and condolences with Mary's family please click on the "Share Memories" tab above.
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
2:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Newcomer - NW Toledo Chapel
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